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To: Bread Upon The Water who wrote (116578)	7/26/2009 11:46:23 AM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 542233

The difference is, IMHO, children's abilites are a variable over which the teacher has no control. Whereas, in theory, in other professions one's ability can make a difference and they don't judge you on intangibles. ? I dont think this statement even remotely resembles reality. Almost everybody has factors that will significantly impact their performance over which they have zero control. Just to name the most obvious one....the economy. The restaurant manager didnt have any part to play in the global depression, but you can be sure that it is going hit their numbers. That impact is also going to vary widely. The manager located in DC where government spending is ramping up is going to look a lot better than the one that is located next to Wall Street. Teachers would be no different than everybody else under this scenario. I would also reiterate that the numbers wouldnt be used entirely on their own. There should be other factors that also play a role....but not using numbers at all gets rid of one very effective tool in attempting to evaluate the teaching profession. Slacker